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Add 50/98 and 5/7

50/98 + 5/7 is 60/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    50/98 = 50 × 1/98 × 1 = 50/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    5/7 = 5 × 14/7 × 14 = 70/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/98 + 70/98 = 50 + 70/98 = 120/98
  5. 120/98 simplified gives 60/49
  6. So, 50/98 + 5/7 = 60/49
    In mixed form: 111/49

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